Prayers of the People October 22, 2023
These are the Prayers of the People that will be used during church this week. We encourage you to use them as part of your personal prayers this week.
Brothers and sisters, beloved by God: Grace to you and peace. Let us pray to the Holy One, saying, “Be gracious to us, O God; Show us your mercy.”
We always give thanks to you, O God, for the Church, constantly remembering before you its work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Inspire us by the Holy Spirit. We lift to you our church leaders, including all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.
Be gracious to us, O God; show us your mercy.
Almighty God, make us more like your Son, Jesus, who did not regard people with partiality. May we love justice. May we be gracious with all people. May we live out our Baptismal vow to respect the dignity of every human being.
Be gracious to us, O God; show us your mercy.
God our King, the earth shakes in your presence. All that is belongs not to us, but to you. May we be good stewards of all you have created. Allow is to see wonder and awe in the beauty of nature in our communities.
At this time you are invited to add your thanksgivings and petitions.
Be gracious to us, O God; show us your mercy.
Holy One, you answer those who call upon you. Hear the voices of the weak and wronged. We lift to you those facing addictions, food insecurity, or homelessness. May those in crisis know and experience your presence.
Be gracious to us, O God; show us your mercy.
Great Lord, give your people rest. Cover the sick and sorrowful with your healing hand. May the lonely and forgotten find favor in your sight especially, (Please read the first names of those on the prayer list).
You are invited to share the names of those in need of healing and comfort.
Be gracious to us, O God; show us your mercy.
Living God, you have rescued the dying and dead from the coming wrath through the death and resurrection of your son, Jesus. May our voices blend with theirs as they proclaim your greatness and worship around your throne forever. (Please read the first names of any who have died or are grieving from the prayer list).
You are invited to share the names of those who have died or are grieving.
Be gracious to us, O God; show us your mercy.
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